2011 STD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0742 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.0598 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0686 BIF

2011 STD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the STD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 0.0742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0617 to the December average rate of 0.0696, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0742 was up 4.24% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0712, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 STD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 371 BIF

2010 Average 311 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 299 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.49 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0727

0.0607

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STD to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0674, compared to 0.0699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0674

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0089 BIF (High: 0.0742 / Low: 0.0653). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 BIF (High: 0.0641 / Low: 0.0624).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 0.0712) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0632), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+12.65%).

2011 Avg (April) 0.0712

2010 Avg (April) 0.0632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0634	0.0598	0.0617
February	0.0641	0.0624	0.0631
March	0.0657	0.0640	0.0648
April	0.0742	0.0653	0.0712
May	0.0742	0.0702	0.0715
June	0.0732	0.0708	0.0717
July	0.0728	0.0706	0.0715
August	0.0724	0.0700	0.0714
September	0.0722	0.0679	0.0699
October	0.0706	0.0664	0.0684
November	0.0704	0.0671	0.0685
December	0.0718	0.0673	0.0696